HB5957: Robin Danielson Menstrual Product and Intimate Care Product Safety Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a program of research regarding the risks posed by the presence of dioxins, phthalates, pesticides, chemical fragrances, and other components of menstrual products and intimate care products.
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This bill would direct the federal government to research safety risks in menstrual and intimate care products. The research would focus on harmful chemicals like dioxins, phthalates, pesticides, and fragrances found in these products. The bill amends the Public Health Service Act to establish and fund this research program. It affects menstrual product makers and consumers who use these products. The bill is currently in the early stage after being introduced in Congress.
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HB5957: Robin Danielson Menstrual Product and Intimate Care Product Safety Act of 2023
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Sponsors
Grace Meng
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (14)
Ro Khanna
Judy Chu
Bonnie Coleman
Gwen Moore
Janice Schakowsky